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Latest ASX share market news. Find out which Australian shares are moving the stock market today, and which shares to buy.

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Bank Shares

Should you wait for a dip to buy ASX 200 bank shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Banks have been rallying. Is it time to buy?

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Energy Shares

How Woodside shares can 'thrive through the energy transition'

| Bernd Struben

Woodside is taking concrete steps to address its role in the global energy transition.

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Bank Shares

If I'd put $5,000 in Westpac shares at the start of 2024, here's what I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Has this big four bank been a good place to invest?

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price getting hammered on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the BHP share price on Tuesday.

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Communication Shares

Is Telstra stock a buy right now?

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts saying about this telco giant?

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Materials Shares

IGO share price marching higher despite trading ex-dividend today

| Bernd Struben

Investors buying IGO shares today won’t receive the interim dividend declared by the ASX 200 lithium stock.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare stock is rocketing 20% today

| James Mickleboro

This stock is rising despite raising capital. What's going on?

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Bank Shares

Here's the NAB dividend forecast through to 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what the analysts are expecting.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Metcash shares push higher on trading update

| James Mickleboro

Investors have responded positively to this update.

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Retail Shares

Better buy: Coles or Woolworths stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Which stock should go in the shopping basket?

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price jumps on deal with Tesla supplier

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner has signed a new offtake agreement this morning.

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Materials Shares

Why are Lake Resources shares crashing 20% on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is having a tough session on Tuesday. What's going on?

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International Stock News

Can you buy Nvidia shares on the ASX?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has rocketed higher. How do we get access to it?

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Opinions

Could this ASX penny stock become an investing goldmine?

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock has an exciting future.

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Growth Shares

These mid-cap ASX shares could rise 30% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks big returns could be on the cards for these mid caps.

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Growth Shares

Broker says these ASX growth shares with very bright futures are top buys

| James Mickleboro

The team at Morgans thinks these are the shares to buy now.

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Dividend Investing

Buy BHP and these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these income options.

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Opinions

The Wesfarmers share price has jumped 30% in a year, is it too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a strong period for Wesfarmers. Have investors missed their chance?

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How to invest

Forget term deposits and listen to Warren Buffett's advice with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Are you missing out if you buy term deposits?

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Cheap Shares

11% yield? 2 strikingly cheap ASX shares 'primed for recovery'

| Tony Yoo

Discounted stocks are sometimes a value trap, but experts reckon this pair is ready to soar again.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better day is expected for Aussie investors on Tuesday.

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ETFs

2 excellent ASX ETFs I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I like the look of growth and diversification with these funds.

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Energy Shares

Why Santos shares may be 'one of the most attractive globally'

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why this stock could energise returns, according to a fund manager.

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Cheap Shares

1 top ASX bargain stock that's ready for a bull run!

| Tony Yoo

The market savaged these shares during reporting season, but multiple experts are bullish for the years to come.

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Energy Shares

The ASX uranium shares to buy just coming out of a trading halt

| Tony Yoo

This small-cap Australian company just ended a long freeze on the stock market. One expert reckons it's time to pounce.

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Investing Strategies

$10k of savings? I'd buy these ASX 200 shares to grow my money

| Tony Yoo

I would choose the stocks based on whether the company seems likely to be doing better in five years' time…

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Share Market News

Why are short sellers shifting into ASX blue chips and out of lithium losers?

| Sebastian Bowen

Short selling patterns appear to be changing fast.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 was brought back to earth today in a horrible way.

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Technology Shares

What caused this small-cap ASX stock to surge 90% today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors are celebrating some big news on Monday.

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Share Gainers

Guess which 3 ASX All Ords shares are up 60%+ in 2024

| James Mickleboro

These shares are smashing the market this year. But why?

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How to invest

Are you still trying to time Mr Market?

| Sebastian Bowen

This bit of Warren Buffett wisdom could save you a fortune on the stock market.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks investors should be snapping up their shares.

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Opinions

With a spare $500, here's how I'd start buying ASX shares this March

| Tristan Harrison

These investments could make good long-term picks.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX All Ords dividend stocks are buys in March

| James Mickleboro

Here's what sort of yields you can expect from these buy-rated shares.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Block, Judo, and Mesoblast shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the market weakness. But why?

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Materials Shares

What's happening with ASX uranium shares today?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a nasty start to the week for uranium investors.

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Share Fallers

Why Adairs, BHP, Deep Yellow, and Woodside shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Why are CSL shares falling today?

| Tristan Harrison

CSL shareholders may have mixed feelings today.

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Share Market News

Why is the Mesoblast share price jumping 16% on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

This biotech is catching the eye on Monday. But why?

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